Zoning Regulations for Hotel and Motel Uses in Concord
Hotels and motels are permitted uses in specified zoning districts in the City of Concord, typically requiring either a Use Permit (UP) or adhering to specific zoning district standards. These uses are primarily allowed within the Downtown Districts and specific Office and Commercial Districts, subject to the regulations set forth in the Concord Development Code.
Zoning Districts Allowing Hotels and Motels
According to the land use tables within the Concord Development Code, hotels and motels are permitted in the following zoning districts, generally subject to the approval of a Use Permit (UP):
| Zoning District | Use Permit Requirement |
|---|---|
| Downtown Pedestrian (DP) | Use Permit (UP) [Section 18.45.020] |
| Downtown Mixed-Use (DMX) | Use Permit (UP) [Section 18.45.020] |
| West Concord Mixed-Use (WMX) | Use Permit (UP) [Section 18.45.020] |
| Regional Commercial (RC) | Use Permit (UP) [Section 18.40.020] |
In other districts, such as the Residential Districts (RR, RS, RL, RM, RH) and most Office and Commercial Districts (CO, CMX, NC, SC), hotels and motels are generally not permitted [Sections 18.30.020, 18.40.020].
Definitions and Regulatory Context
The Concord Development Code defines a "Hotel" or "motel" as a facility that provides guest rooms or suites, with or without kitchen facilities, rented to the public for transient lodging [Section 18.20.030]. These facilities typically include a variety of services such as restaurants, meeting facilities, and accessory guest facilities like swimming pools or exercise rooms. This definition excludes rooming houses, boardinghouses, or private residential clubs [Section 18.20.030].
When a hotel or motel is permitted, the following standards apply:
- Parking Requirements: For hotels and motels, the parking requirement is one space per guest room, plus additional parking required for ancillary uses, such as restaurants, in accordance with the specific use [Section 18.160.040].
- General Plan Consistency: Any approval for a hotel or motel use must be consistent with the City of Concord General Plan and any applicable specific plans [Section 18.10.040].
Sections Cited
- Section 18.10.040 (General plan consistency)
- Section 18.20.030 (Definitions)
- Section 18.30.020 (Residential districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.40.020 (Office and commercial districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.45.020 (Downtown districts – Allowed uses and permit requirements)
- Section 18.160.040 (Parking requirements)